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The trial of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence at the Central Criminal Court was told that there is a medical issue with a significant witness and that the jury will return on Thursday morning to hear whether or not it can continue. Lawrence has pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location between 22 April 2014 and 26 May 2014....

Serial conman and gambler Pat Sheedy passed away in recent weeks after a cancer diagnosis but he leaves behind a book on his life and of course the podcast made by my co-host Nicola Tallant. Niall speaks to Nicola about 'The Gambler' and his life and tragic death. Listen to The Gambler here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has had his sentence for firearms offences doubled on appeal. Niall speaks with Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the case which has sparked major debate about the role of paramilitaries in the North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Lawrence has gone on trial accused of the gun murder of two men found on an island of Lough Sheelin over a decade ago. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the prosecution allege Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor were killed after trying to collect a €70,000 debt off Lawrence's boyfriend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered. Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her de...

Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered. Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her de...

The glamorous partner of Criminal Assets Bureau target and suspected international drug dealer Mike Nash has turned an online clothes shop into one of Ireland’s most successful. Mairead Connole even models for her Virgo Boutique and today Eamon Dillon tells Nicola about her Midas touch when it comes to business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trial of Kerry man James Leen is adjourned until next year after a court heard that his defence are swamped with data and phone evidence vital to the case. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the case against Leen and the other suspects who appeared at the Special Criminal Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five Scottish gangsters have been unceremoniously booted out of Dubai after a spell in a hellhole prison.  Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and gang boss Steven Lyons were among the group who flew out of the Gulf State last weekend after getting their marching orders.  Niall speaks to Scottish Daily Express deputy editor Richard Elias about where they are likely to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

It’s the biggest story of the presidential election as former football manager Jim Gavin stands down and the fate of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin hangs in the balance. While political fallouts are not our normal beat on Crime World, today co-host Niall Donald tells Nicola how he ended up in the eye of the storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An OnlyFans model and wife of John George's murder suspect has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs in Spain. Madison Allen has been granted bail after Spanish police seized a kilo of crystal meth, as well as cocaine and cannabis last month. Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the police investigation into Johnny Smyth's glamorous wife. Hoste...

Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975. But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad. Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975. But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad. Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Gangland murder victim Darren Falsey told a relative he was owed €300,000 shortly before he was shot dead, gardai have revealed. Details of Falsey’s involvement in Cork’s drugs trade were laid bare in documents lodged as part of a Criminal Assets Bureau case. Today, Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Falsey’s 2011 unsolved murder and money he had amassed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Former international amateur boxer Simon Byrne is still fighting the hardest battle of his life after confronting his childhood sexual abuse.   His attacker Patrick Lowe was his boxing coach when Simon took up the sport at the age of 11 in Manchester. Lowe, who is now in his 80s, escaped justice after being declared unfit to stand trial because of dementia. Eamon is joined today by Simon...

Barbie Kardashian once again made sure she grabbed the headlines as she posed for photographers after walking out of Limerick prison. The serial offender became one of Ireland’s most infamous prisoners due to the controversy over where transgender inmates should be housed. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Kardashian’s history of threats and violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

A suspect remains on the run after walking out of a garda station while being questioned about directing a crime gang. The alleged crime boss managed to sneak out the door of a Kilkenny station and it is feared he has now fled the country. Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how the criminal's gang have become major players in the city's drug trade. Hosted on Acast....

The sister of George Nkencho who died after being shot by gardaí has said she hooped an inquest will bring systemic change. The 27-year-old was shot after a stand off with gardaí outside his west Dublin home in December 2020. Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the lengthy investigation into his death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The triple murder of a much-loved couple and their son has caused devastation in a Co Louth community The bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor - as well as their autistic son Evan - were found on Monday morning by a care worker. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how a 31-year-old man known to the family was arrested close to the scene.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

The son of an 87-year-old farmer found dead after suffering severe injuries has slammed the original investigation into his death.  Liam Farrell’s body was discovered bloody and bruised at the rear of his bungalow home in 2020.  Today, Niall speaks to Liam’s son Peter about how he believes the scene where his father was found dead was staged.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

A pair of Kinahan cartel killers are locked in a legal row over access to transcripts from the trial for the murder of Gareth Hutch.  Hitman Johnny Keogh is looking for access to the full transcript of Thomas ‘Nicky’ McConnell’s trial for the feud murder.  Today, Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how McConnell is opposing the move, saying it poses a security r...

Oscar winner Jim Sheridan stars in his own new movie co-directed by David Merriman and set in a fictional jury room with suspect Ian Bailey on trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Re-Creation has been described as a blend of 12 Angry Men and the exciting beats of a true crime podcast by Variety. Today, Nicola speaks with Jim and David about the making of a movie that delves right int...

Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child.  Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed.  Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, wh...

Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child.  Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed.  Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, wh...

Armed gardaí have raided the home of veteran mobster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan as part of an investigation into threats issued against an officer. Whelan's house was one of six homes in Dublin, searched after a senior Garda received sinister threats. Niall speaks to Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitt, about Whelan and his many brushes with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...